The Rose of Tralee is currently looking for young men to participate as this year's Rose Escorts.
The primary role of the Rose Escorts is to accompany his Rose and ensure that she has a memorable time at the festival, according to the Rose Of Tralee website.
The Rose of Tralee organisers says the role is perfect for young men looking to meet new people. They say the role is also ideal for anyone looking to travel, build an international network and have "the best year of their life."
RTÉ will name the best escort as "Escort of the Year" on live television during the competition.
Paul Clabby, who won Escort of the Year in 2018, said that the experience was once-in-a-lifetime.
"There's so many reasons as to why I applied," Clabby said. "I wanted to make friends from all walks of life and immerse myself in one of the world's biggest festivals for celebrating the Irish diaspora and culture.
Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age at the time of the festival, which takes place in August.
Festival organisers will also not consider married or divorced applicants for the role.
Applicants must also be born in Ireland or be of Irish descent in order to qualify.
ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT! Apply to be a Rose Escort now before it's too late: https://t.co/JRkNdhw2NQ
Join the party at one of Ireland's longest running and best loved Festivals!
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Applicants have to pay a €25 application fee and successful applicants will have to pay a subscription of €1,500 pre-tax.
Successful applicants will take part in a Rose Escort Bootcamp in June where they will partake in team-building exercises.
The closing date for applications is March 20 and interviews will take place in April.
The Rose of Tralee International Festival takes place between August 21-25. The competition features 32 Roses from all over Ireland and the rest of the world.
Those interested in the role of Rose Escort can submit their applications here.
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